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| Re: 5 Common Car Scams Nigerians Should Watch Out For by Rupertek: 9:13pm On Jun 26 |
The air-conditioning is good, just needs to be toped gas, why didn't he top it before presenting for sell? When buying toks, better consider slight accidented ones. Non accidented cannot be cheap, why did they sold it out? The problem might be inside |
| Re: 5 Common Car Scams Nigerians Should Watch Out For by femi4: 9:14pm On Jun 26 |
Monderides:6. Warning light temporarily erased |
| Re: 5 Common Car Scams Nigerians Should Watch Out For by Mountbatten: 10:07pm On Jun 26 |
Before visiting a dealer, have a shortlist of cars you've done extensive research on. Research the particularities of the model, recurring issues, recall issues, cost of servicing, required fuel type, tyre grade, etc. before doing any of the above. If you're looking to purchase a salvage vehicle, which should be your last resort, make sure there's no major chassis damage, otherwise the safety and integrity of the car is compromised. Always request the VIN and do a proper lookup, as many of these dealers are known to sell salvage as clean title, roll back the odometer, and forge vehicle history. |
| Re: 5 Common Car Scams Nigerians Should Watch Out For by lebete3000: 12:14am On Jun 27 |
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| Re: 5 Common Car Scams Nigerians Should Watch Out For by Monderides(op): 8:05am On Jun 27 |
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| Re: 5 Common Car Scams Nigerians Should Watch Out For by Monderides(op): 5:23pm On Jun 27 |
femi4:This is something most people miss |
| Re: 5 Common Car Scams Nigerians Should Watch Out For by kernniejay(m): 3:11pm On Jun 28 |
Igbophobia:You were really blessed to have that transfer reversed. Never make such mistake again. |
| Re: 5 Common Car Scams Nigerians Should Watch Out For by Autobayng: 3:50pm On Jun 28 |
Uncover accident history: A VIN history report can reveal if the vehicle has been involved in major or minor accidents. Verify ownership records: See how many previous owners the vehicle has had and identify unusual ownership patterns. Detect title issues: Check for salvage, rebuilt, flood, or junk titles that may affect the car's value and safety. Confirm mileage: VIN history can help identify potential odometer rollback or mileage inconsistencies. Check for theft records: Find out if the vehicle has ever been reported stolen. Review maintenance and service history: Some reports include documented service and repair records, giving insight into how well the car was maintained. Identify recalls: Learn whether the vehicle has outstanding safety recalls that need to be addressed. Avoid costly surprises: Knowing a vehicle's history can help you negotiate a fair price or avoid buying a problematic car altogether. Some websites where you can check a vehicle's VIN history include: AutoBayNG |
| Re: 5 Common Car Scams Nigerians Should Watch Out For by Autobayng: 8:30am On Jun 29 |
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